An Additional Model to Control Risk in Mastering Defense Technology in Indonesia

Faried Jaendar Muda,Rajesri Govindaraju,Iwan Inrawan Wiratmadja

doi:10.3390/su14031658

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https://doi.org/10.3390/su14031658

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Journal: Sustainability	Publication Date: Jan 31, 2022
Citations: 1	License type: CC BY 4.0

Affiliation: Bandung Institute of Technology

Abstract

Reverse engineering is widely used to acquire defence technology relatively quickly. However, this process carries the risk of creating uncertainty, leading to significant investments if the process is not controlled. A technology readiness level (TRL) calculator has been used to control the process of technology mastery during forward engineering. This study aims to build an additional model so that TRL can also be used to control risk in the process of mastering technology. It does this by using reverse engineering to help organisations reduce costs. This additional model is presented through a reverse engineering concept based on theory and is tested through a case study of a defence organization in Indonesia. The results of the case study show that the TRL calculator can be used as a reference in mastering technology through reverse engineering.

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Mastery of technology has an essential meaning in national defence systems
Uncertainty in the mastery of defence technology affects the amount of investment that the government must issue in implementing the defence system [1]
Reverse engineering is a widely used method to accelerate the mastery of technology

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Mastery of technology has an essential meaning in national defence systems. Excessive dependence on the technology of outsiders in the defence sector can weaken the national defence system [1]. Mastery of technology in defence and aircraft requires a significant investment [2] because it can be a stimulant for innovation [3] and can affect the country’s economy [4]. All countries of the world are competing to invest their resources to master defence technology. On average, developed countries spend 2–3% of GDP per year to implement national defence. This implementation is carried out continuously, and it must not be interrupted [5]. Because of competition, mastering technology in the defence sector has many areas of uncertainty. Uncertainty in the mastery of defence technology affects the amount of investment that the government must issue in implementing the defence system [1]. Mastery of defence technology requires a strategy to take place efficiently [6]

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